The festa season in Malta reaches its peak in the middle of August, when thousands gather together to celebrate the much-loved feast of Santa Maria. Celebrated on the 15 August, Santa Maria is one of the most popular village feasts, and is in fact celebrated by eight villages in Malta and Gozo; Għaxaq, Gudja, Attard, Mosta, Mqabba, Qrendi, Birkirkara, and Victoria, Gozo.
Most locals travel to Gozo during Santa Maria week to make the most of the celebrations, so if you’re planning on flocking to Malta’s sister island this year, here’s what’s happening during the Santa Maria period.